4 Feb 2009 :: You're Not a Cyclist
Today I biked across town, right at the funny part in the evening. The sun was settling low in the horizon when I arrived on the edge of town and by the time I got over to the other side, the sun was gone. In Eugene, this typically means complete black, as only a few streets are even dimly lit.
On Pearl and 18th a driver decided it was good policy to inch up beside me at a red light. The driver began a dialogue with me, beginning with "I'm also a cyclist..." My response was:
a) "No, you are not, as you are in a car."
b) "No, you are not, because if you were, you would not be carrying around a small child in extra weight."
c) Mute nod
d) "Cool! What kind of bike?"
The driver then continued to tell me that the high position of my rear light made it seem like I was further away than I really was. In my defense I said:
a) "Do your headlights not work?"
b) "The higher light position allows me to be seen from all angles and over the tops of cars."
c) "Do you typically drink and drive?"
d) Could not hear him over my MP3 player blasting "I Saw the Sign."
At this point, the light turned green and the conversation clearly needed to end, so the drivers says, "I just want to help out for your safety." to which I severed the conversation by saying:
a) Rolled eyes and popped the earbud back in.
b) "Sure. Thanks."
c) "I probably should take your advice, as I can't bank on any other drivers being less retarded than you."
c) a and b.
Answers: 1,c 2,b 3,b
What I wish I had answered: 1,a 2,a,d 3,c. |
